Bilstein B12 Group Buy - Closes 7th Sept 2012

[cheezemonkhai]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II PD140 Hatch - Paid

2) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Paid

3) rayvrs - 2008 58 plate Octavia II - Vrs petrol - Paid

4) Sam745 - 2004 54 plate Fabia VRS Confimed to take part in GB

5) Brimma - 2012 Fabia 1.6 TDi 105bhp estate Confirmed to take part in GB (subject to confirmation of price)

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Confirmed to take part in GB

Edited 11 September, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[Zednine]

Had a better listen and from other side of engine don't know if that's good or bad though! - posted details in other thread.

Waiting for garage to get back to me with time to check it.

[Sam745]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II PD140 Hatch - Paid

2) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Paid

3) rayvrs - 2008 58 plate Octavia II - Vrs petrol - Paid

4) Sam745 - 2004 54 plate Fabia VRS Confimed to take part in GB - Paid

5) Brimma - 2012 Fabia 1.6 TDi 105bhp estate Confirmed to take part in GB (subject to confirmation of price)

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Confirmed to take part in GB

[Brimma]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II PD140 Hatch - Paid

2) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Paid

3) rayvrs - 2008 58 plate Octavia II - Vrs petrol - Paid

4) Sam745 - 2004 54 plate Fabia VRS Confimed to take part in GB - Paid

5) Brimma - 2012 Fabia 1.6 TDi 105bhp estate Confirmed to take part in GB - Paid

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Confirmed to take part in GB

[wiilydog]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II PD140 Hatch - Paid

2) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Paid

3) rayvrs - 2008 58 plate Octavia II - Vrs petrol - Paid

4) Sam745 - 2004 54 plate Fabia VRS Confimed to take part in GB - Paid

5) Brimma - 2012 Fabia 1.6 TDi 105bhp estate Confirmed to take part in GB - Paid

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut) - Confirmed to take part in GB - Paid

[cheezemonkhai]

All paid then.

Over to shark now.

If anyone has missed this, it might be worth giving shark a call direct today, although you'll have to pay today.

Thanks all for getting the payments sorted out quickly.

Also of note, make sure you check the existing top mounts when you fit these. I'll be putting new mounts and bearings on mine, but it's past 100k miles, so is pretty much a given they'll be nearing E.O.L.

Edited 12 September, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[cheezemonkhai]

Could somebody at shark let us know when these have been ordered/shipped

Ta

[cheezemonkhai]

Any updates from Shark please?

[shady-ninja]

can anyone add me as i have just read this thread and it seems too late

[shady-ninja]

my car is an AUDI A3 sportsback 1.8tfsi with 55mm strut diametrer

[cheezemonkhai]

my car is an AUDI A3 sportsback 1.8tfsi with 55mm strut diametrer

The GB is closed, so you have missed it I'm afraid.

[andyvee]

Any updates on lead times guys?

Ben, can you put aside a pair of top mounts and bearings for the front struts as well please for collection on 22nd when I drop in for the EGR delete map tweak. Can you get the pinch bolt (and nut) for the front hubs as well?

Andy

[cheezemonkhai]

Just a quick update for people asking on here or pm.

If you have any questions give Rob at shark a call.

I'm told that The kits have been ordered by Shark and I'm that uk are ordering/building up the kits that are not in stock. Most are in stock so it shouldn't take too long. Once these are done the whole lot will ship to shark and then from there onwards to us.

Edited 19 September, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[shark_90]

Hi Guys,

As cheezemonkhai has said, Bilstein UK were missing a few parts to complete the order and will be receiving those parts tomorrow with any luck. Once all the kits are together, they will be posted out to us and then forwarded to you, unless you are collecting.

Ben, can you put aside a pair of top mounts and bearings for the front struts as well please for collection on 22nd when I drop in for the EGR delete map tweak. Can you get the pinch bolt (and nut) for the front hubs as well?

Andy

Yes I can have a set of mounts, bearings, bolts & nuts for you here for Saturday.

Thanks, Rob

[andyvee]

See you Saturday Rob & Ben - I take it my B12s won't be there to collect (not an issue if they aren't, just hang on to them for me please). I haven't got round to fitting the Darkside EGR pipe yet - how much do you want to fit it and can you do it Sat am when you alter the map?

You probably won't see this, so will give you a call.

Andy

[andyvee]

I spoke to Ben today and he should have an update tomorrow on when they will be arriving at Shark HQ.

Hope mine are here by Friday ......................

[andyvee]

Spoke to Ben again today, he should have some pleasing news for everyone tomorrow I would suspect

[shark_90]

Good evening all, some shiny things arrived at the office today, so they'll be relabelled ready to go out to everyone tomorrow hopefully!

[andyvee]

Picked mine up today, all fitted and boy do they make a difference!

Much less lift and dive on acceleration and braking, much flatter in corners, firmer but not harsh.

Not sure on the drop, doesn't seem much, but they may settle.

[shark_90]

Just a quick update, it seems all kits have been sent here rather than to customers. We are somewhat short staffed at the moment and as such I haven't been able to get them all ready for re-collection yet. This should be done on Monday.

Cheers all!

[cheezemonkhai]

I've now got the B12 kit and top mount/bearings

What needs replacing on top of the following?:

- Top mount bolts.

- Pinch bolt for lower to hub

- ARB drop link bolts

Ta

EDIT:

Just noticed a couple of nicks in the paint at the bottom of both the rear springs, one of which has clearly been filled in using black plastic, the other has partly been filled. I'm assuming this is where the springs are clamped during manufacture, but obviously just want to check this is what others are seeing.

Edited 5 October, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[shady-ninja]

i ordred mine elsewhere as i was late to meet the deadline.

i ordered mine with the sportline and i received a call today

the the kit has been dispatched from Germany to UK.

hopefully i'll get mine by friday this week.

once i get it fitted i will give a full review.

[shady-ninja]

Picked mine up today, all fitted and boy do they make a difference!

Much less lift and dive on acceleration and braking, much flatter in corners, firmer but not harsh.

Not sure on the drop, doesn't seem much, but they may settle.

"firm but not harsh"

thats whats getting me going.

[wiilydog]

"firm but not harsh"

thats whats getting me going.

low speed ride is firm but it gets more comfortable the faster you go

[cheezemonkhai]

The kits in the GB were mostly Pro-Kit, so if people do post reviews please state wether you've got the pro-kit or sport-line springs as this will make a big difference in ride etc.